Anatomy of the Breast

Picture of the anatomy of the breast

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The mammary glands, milk ducts, areola, nipple, and fatty tissue are the main parts of the breast.

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ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerSarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerKirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Last RevisedFebruary 28, 2011
By: Healthwise StaffLast Revised: February 28, 2011
Medical Review: Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology

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